What I see
Mind
Canvas looks ripped in places. These gashes open up to show
a lot of life. The other parts are barren looking. Amputated
limbs are strewn in places. A mad goat with shades on and a boner sits
somewhere in the middle.
Trip
A face. Road-like tongue leads to the inside of the mouth.
Some liquid laid out in front of him that looks inviting. Tongue points at it.
Earrings are wheels, so we must be on a journey. I see a brain too, which has a
body of its own. A red and yellow eye on the top is encased in a triangle.
There are many colours. The artist must be on an inside journey. Still there
are shadows of people lingering about him, for who is ever really alone?
Cardboard Box
Man is bringing a box to a group of people. The box contains
a group of people. He is carrying stories. He may be
the town gossip. Another painting by the same artist shows a room that opens to
a crowd outside. People outside the room look like they’re doing the same
things as people inside the room. I don't see the point of rooms.
A Rain of Blows
3D artwork in a case with threads of blue and green hues. Gets
more attention than its neighbours. Everyone’s flocking around it so it must be
special.
Vermilion
The most expensive one is of a temple priest. Life size.
Eyes alive. He looks like a frighteningly powerful man. Inspires hate.
Moonlight
Painted pieces of shit. I’m not kidding. These really look
like four pieces of shit laid out in the moonlight. I’m beginning to feel some
artists here can get away with anything. They need only put a lovely title. Better
still, call it ‘Untitled’
Untitled
First Hussain painting I ever saw. Could I tell if it was his
work by just looking at it? No. Do I like it? Kinda. He is fearless with his
colours.
Place of Worship
But I only see chaos. Parents will appreciate this one I
suppose. They love nothing more than a big temple and everything that comes
with it. I like this better than Hussain’s.
Sinners Divine
Newly wedded couple that looks high. I found my favorite.
Other notes:
- Red Hibiscus flower = Vajayjay
- Is there a time when an artist has not been completely honest with his painting? Can I see it if I look very closely? Can I see something the artist himself didn’t see?
- The most exceptional paintings are either unbelievably life-like or ridiculously simple. Or both.
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